Kannan

Kannan V is a lifelong football obsessive whose hair seems to turn a little greyer with every sentence written, a small price to pay for a sport that’s been fueling his joy since 1994.

Football appreciation comes instinctively to him now, shaped by years of falling in love with teams across eras: from Brazil’s iconic 1994 World Cup winners to Marcelo Bielsa’s modern-day Leeds United. But if there’s one side that truly made him leap out of his chair, it’s Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona between 2008 and 2012, the benchmark he still measures wonder against.

Today, his work blends football with his other passion, writing, as he creates thoughtful, meaningful pieces that give fans around the world something worth reading.

DAEGU, SOUTH KOREA - AUGUST 04: Antonio Fernandez of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his side’s fourth goal during the pre-season friendly between FC Barcelona and Daegu FC at Daegu Stadium on August 04, 2025 in Daegu, South Korea.
17-year-old La Masia gem continues to knock on the Barcelona first-team door – Report
FC Barcelona dismantled Daegu FC in their final pre-season friendly on the Asian tour. Hansi Flick’s men won 5-0 on the night,...
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick durning a training session.
Just two Barcelona players didn’t feature at all during the Asian pre-season tour
FC Barcelona had a very successful pre-season tour of Asia on all accounts, with three wins from three games, lots of goals,...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 15: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, looks on from the dugout prior to the LaLiga match between RCD Espanyol de Barcelona and FC Barcelona at RCDE Stadium on May 15, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
Hansi Flick disappointed with Barcelona’s failure to reinforce one key area – Report
Hansi Flick has not made many demands since joining FC Barcelona. He has been content with the players at his disposal and...
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - JULY 31: Raphinha of FC Barcelona in action during the preseason friendly between FC Seoul and FC Barcelona at Seoul World Cup Stadium on July 31, 2025 in Seoul, South Korea.
No goals, no assists — Only one Barcelona forward fails to contribute during Asia tour
FC Barcelona concluded their pre-season tour of Asia with an impressive 5-0 win over Daegu FC in South Korea. A brace from...
DAEGU, SOUTH KOREA - AUGUST 04: Marcus Rashford of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his side’s fifth goal during the pre-season friendly between FC Barcelona and Daegu FC at Daegu Stadium on August 04, 2025 in Daegu, South Korea.
Three talking points as Barcelona dismantle Daegu FC 5-0 in pre-season clash
It was a clinical performance from FC Barcelona as they cruised past Daegu FC 5-0 in their final pre-season friendly of the...
Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi during a training session of 2025 preseason.
Alarm for Barcelona as key defender suffers injury scare vs Daegu FC
FC Barcelona coasted past Daegu FC in their third pre-season friendly, securing a comprehensive 5-0 victory to round off their Asian tour....